Many times anymore, you read about these things on Facebook long before you get official word about what happened. The screenshot below is what I saw in my news feed at 7:36 p.m. last night, giving a glimpse into the scene. The Benton Police Department (BNPD) would release a statement today from their point of view. According […]
Benton Man Arrested on Sexual Allegations With a Juvenile
On Monday, Feb. 27, detectives with the Benton Police Department received information from the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division of a possible child abuse case. A 14-year-old female reported sexual allegations with 57-year-old Bruce Wayne DeVries of Benton. The initial investigation of the allegations led to the seizure of multiple electronic devices belonging […]
Update: Found. Saline County Teen Went Missing from Camp Program
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Jonathan “Johnny” Newlun was located Monday night and has been safely reunited with his family. Sheriff Rodney Wright thanks the many citizens who phoned or emailed with information on his whereabouts. PHOTO DELETED Sometime during the evening of Sunday, February 5, 2017, Jonathan Richard Newlun, “Johnny” went missing […]
Teen Allegedly Refuses to Drop Weapon, Resulting in Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting
At approximately 11:44 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2016, officers responded to the 1200 block of River Oaks for a report of a family disturbance with a 17-year-old juvenile possessing a handgun. Upon arrival, officers were told the 17-year-old suspect had fled into a wooded area near the home. Multiple officers searched the area for a […]